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Come explore this incredible country and discover its rich history for yourself! You'll learn about Ghana with classes in subjects as diverse as West African musical traditions and African foreign relations. Better yet, you'll be learning with local professors and students.

Semester in Ghana is based in Cape Coast, Ghana, a beautiful city on the beach. The city is well known for elaborate festivals, bustling markets, and historic castle. You will take classes at the respected University of Cape Coast in addition to exploring the incredible natural landscape all around you. You will experience:

* Diverse, country-specific courses taught in English - Study music, chemistry, history, languages, economics, tourism, and more while also learning about your surroundings with Ghana-focused coursework.

* Local student body - While there are other international students at the University, you'll be in class with local Ghanaians and will truly learn about their culture.

* Fascinating history - As a center of the slave trade for generations, Cape Coast hosted many European colonial powers and there is a meaningful link between it and the United States. You'll discover many relics from that era.

* Melting pot of cultures - Home to over 100 ethnic groups and nearly 50 ethnic languages, modern Ghana is a tapestry of cultures.

* Beautiful city right on the coast - Cape Coast is a small, stunning city of palm-lined beaches and lovely ocean views--from the city, from the University, and from your accommodations. Go study for finals on the beach!

* Africa's most prosperous, stable nation - While still developing, Ghana is well-known throughout the world as the first independent sub-Saharan nation and has a strong record of democracy, stability, and increasing socioeconomic standards.